Côte de Beaune, Burgundy — Chardonnay
Style:
A commanding and energetic Grand Cru Chardonnay, combining Corton-Charlemagne’s natural power with Domaine Leflaive’s signature precision and biodynamic purity. The 2020 vintage delivers intensity wrapped in remarkable balance and freshness.
Appearance:
Bright pale gold with green highlights.
Nose:
Complex and expressive, offering aromas of lemon oil, white peach, and ripe pear, layered with crushed limestone, chalk, and wet stone. Subtle notes of hazelnut, brioche, and light smoke emerge with air, reflecting judicious oak use.
Palate:
Structured and expansive, yet taut and focused. Flavours of citrus zest, orchard fruit, and saline minerality unfold across the palate, driven by vibrant acidity and a powerful mineral spine. The texture is broad and mouth-filling, but always precise and refined.
Finish:
Exceptionally long and resonant, with lingering citrus, stone, and savoury mineral notes that echo well beyond the finish.
A warm, low-yielding vintage producing wines of concentration and clarity, balanced by freshness. In Corton-Charlemagne, 2020 offers slightly earlier approachability than 2019, while retaining impressive ageing potential.
2025–2045+
Can be enjoyed young with extended decanting, but will reward patience with remarkable complexity over time.
Best paired with refined, structured dishes such as:
Butter-poached lobster or langoustine
Turbot, halibut, or Dover sole
Roast chicken with truffle or morels
Veal with cream or mushroom sauce
Aged Comté or Beaufort
A magnificent Corton-Charlemagne — powerful yet poised, mineral-driven, and deeply expressive. A Grand Cru built for the long term, showcasing Domaine Leflaive at its most confident and precise.
